DNA of the changemaker

Changemaker is not an easy job. Implicitly included in the job description is the ability to manage fears of change. Face many hurdles. Convince people that it is for the better. Soft skills are paramount for the one who claim to be part of this community of solution-makers.

The changemaker has a dream As we all have. The difference with the majority of people is that he dares to act to make it a reality! He dares to try…and, sometimes, fail. Rebound against difficulties. Martin Luther King is one of the best example we can find to illustrate this. « I have a dream! »

The passion to solve a societal issue is the driver, the energy pumped by the changemaker. His energy is not drained by too many questions, « what-if » and other unimportant issues. Action is at the heart of what he does.

The change maker is made of 6 main skills:

Empathy

Creativity –> find alternative solutions to an issue

Team player –> Taking into account the opinions of the others he master collective intelligence

Leader/Entrepreneur –> Lead the team and give recognition to all the members for the success. Only he takes the blame.

Tenacity –> there are (many) bumps on the road ahead. Question is: Will driving on them broke the envy or make the will even stronger?